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Fowler suspended for 4 games, fined for anti-ref comments

Fowler suspended for 4 games, fined for anti-ref comments

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Fowler, according to the committee, did not respond and said that he 'never intended to make any racist remarks and no malice was ever intended.'

Pune FC go down to Churchill Brothers at home

Pune FC go down to Churchill Brothers at home

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Pune FC was unlucky not to earn a point after being done in 0-1 by Churchill Brothers in an I-League Round 4 encounter at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mhalunge-Balewadi, in Pune on Sunday.

Chelsea edge Tottenham in thrilling Cup semi-final

Chelsea edge Tottenham in thrilling Cup semi-final

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

Late goals from Eden Hazard and Nemanja Matric sealed a 4-2 victory for Chelsea over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in a rip-roaring FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday.

Koke aims to follow in Xavi's footsteps for new-look Spain

Koke aims to follow in Xavi's footsteps for new-look Spain

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke is part of a fresh generation of Spain players aiming to make an impact in Euro 2016 qualifying and says he would be happy if he achieves half the success of retired great Xavi.

Honduras qualifies For World Cup, Mexico to playoff

Honduras qualifies For World Cup, Mexico to playoff

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Honduras qualified for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil on Tuesday by clinching the last of the automatic qualifying spots in North and Central America and the Caribbean, while Mexico stayed in contention by claiming the playoff spot after Panama suffered a heartbreaking loss to the United States.

Euro 2016: Spain's No 9 problem solved?

Euro 2016: Spain's No 9 problem solved?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

It has been a long time coming but Spain look as if they may finally have solved their number nine problems following Alvaro Morata's two goals in the 3-0 win over Turkey.

King's Cup: Atletico see off Lleida to reach quarters

King's Cup: Atletico see off Lleida to reach quarters

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The Catalonian side put up a good fight to stay level in the first half at a half-empty Wanda Metropolitano stadium, with Lucas Hernandez hitting the post and Diego Costa denied when one-on-one with the visiting keeper.

India, Pak, Afghan among major drug producing nations

India, Pak, Afghan among major drug producing nations

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

United States President Barack Obama has identified India, Pakistan and Afghanistan, and 17 other countries as major drug transit or a major illicit drug- producing nations of the world.

WC qualifiers: Canada, Mexico, Jamaica take charge

WC qualifiers: Canada, Mexico, Jamaica take charge

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

Canada and Mexico took big steps towards the next phase of World Cup qualification after wins in the CONCACAF region on Friday while Jamaica tasted victory over the United States for the first time.

Revealed: Biden's Plans for Desis

Revealed: Biden's Plans for Desis

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'And we said to him, "What will you do for us if we jump in early?"' 'His answer was very simple: "I'm going to have the most diverse cabinet and administration in the history of the US".' '"You can expect that you will have a seat at the table, okay? Number one. So influence if I win".' '"Number two, you should fully expect that we will focus on the issues that you care about: Immigration".'

Why are foreign cos keen to sell smaller planes to India?

Why are foreign cos keen to sell smaller planes to India?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

There is enough room for growth in smaller Indian towns as per US and European aircraft manufacturers

EPL in Pix: Chelsea march on, Manchester United and City wobble

EPL in Pix: Chelsea march on, Manchester United and City wobble

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Chelsea's commanding start to the Premier League season continued with a 3-0 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday as their rivals for the title continued to look vulnerable.

Normality returning for Chelsea under Guus Hiddink

Normality returning for Chelsea under Guus Hiddink

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

In the middle of Chelsea's most chaotic season in decades, a semblance of normality has broken out.

10 Best Sports Photos of the Week!

10 Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Rediff.com brings you this and a lot more gripping sporting action from the week gone by...

Centre to bear expenses for first round of vaccination: PM

Centre to bear expenses for first round of vaccination: PM

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Interacting with state chief ministers, Modi underscored the enormity of what he described as the world's biggest vaccination exercise, which begins from January 16, saying over 30 crore citizens will get the jabs in the next few months in India against only 2.5 crore people vaccinated so far in over 50 countries in around a month.

PIX: The Hottest Christian Girls In Bollywood

PIX: The Hottest Christian Girls In Bollywood

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

Deepika Padukone plays the free-spirited Veronica in this Friday release Cocktail.

PICS: Vardy treble as Leicester whip Manchester City

PICS: Vardy treble as Leicester whip Manchester City

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Football Briefs: Real Madrid sign Spain full back Odriozola

Football Briefs: Real Madrid sign Spain full back Odriozola

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Real Madrid have signed Spain right-back Alvaro Odriozola from Real Sociedad on a contract until 2024, the European champions said on Thursday.

Champions League PIX: Sergi, Suarez rescue Barca; Bayern thrash Dinamo

Champions League PIX: Sergi, Suarez rescue Barca; Bayern thrash Dinamo

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Two late goals in two minutes from Sergi Roberto and Luis Suarez gave European champions Barcelona a dramatic 2-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Signs of stagnation at Atletico ahead of Juve visit

Signs of stagnation at Atletico ahead of Juve visit

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Their limp performance does not inspire confidence ahead of the visit of the all-powerful Serie A leaders and familiar foe Cristiano Ronaldo.

Former Chelsea doctor Carneiro takes legal action against Mourinho

Former Chelsea doctor Carneiro takes legal action against Mourinho

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been a named a respondent in the legal action being brought against the club by their former team doctor Eva Carneiro for constructive dismissal, sources close to the case said on Monday.

FIFA World Cup: Top scorers meet best defence in Brazil v Belgium clash

FIFA World Cup: Top scorers meet best defence in Brazil v Belgium clash

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Brazil have conceded only one goal in this World Cup, the equal most stingy rearguard along with Uruguay, and allowed only five shots on target in four games, the fewest of any side.

At 21, she's the youngest to travel to 196 countries

At 21, she's the youngest to travel to 196 countries

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

America's Lexie Alford has travelled to almost every country on earth.

Swiss justice office blocked bank accounts in FIFA probe

Swiss justice office blocked bank accounts in FIFA probe

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The Swiss Federal Office of Justice (FOJ) said it had blocked accounts at several banks in Switzerland after police arrested some of the most powerful figures in global soccer on Wednesday in US and Swiss corruption cases.

Falcao double gives Atletico semi-final edge

Falcao double gives Atletico semi-final edge

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Atletico Madrid have one foot in the final of the Europa League after a Radamel Falcao double fired the 2010 winners to a 4-2 semi-final first leg win at home to La Liga rivals Valencia on Thursday.

We swam through 1 degree cold water: Shipwreck survivors

We swam through 1 degree cold water: Shipwreck survivors

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

It was perhaps the longest wait ever for the Indian crew members on board tragedy-struck Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia, to meet their family after having a near death experience. Toral Varia Deshpande reports.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

A round-up of our favourite photographs from the week gone by.

Find out who will join Iniesta in Spain's World Cup squad

Find out who will join Iniesta in Spain's World Cup squad

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Lopetegui blends youth and experience in Spain World Cup squad

La Liga: Rondon fires Malaga to brink of top four

La Liga: Rondon fires Malaga to brink of top four

Rediff.com23 Mar 2012

Salomon Rondon scored twice in Malaga's 4-2 win over Rayo Vallecano on Thursday to vault the home side into the hunt for the Champions League qualification places.

Davis Cup: Corretja named Spain's captain

Davis Cup: Corretja named Spain's captain

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

Alex Corretja will be Spain's new Davis Cup team captain for the next two years, the country's tennis federation said.

Bundesliga: Robben scores on comeback in Bayern's 1,000th league win

Bundesliga: Robben scores on comeback in Bayern's 1,000th league win

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben sparkled on his comeback from injury after almost two months, scoring the champions' first goal in a 4-0 demolition of Cologne on Saturday for their 1,000th victory in the Bundesliga that put them 10 points clear at the top.

Special: Wimbledon made them tennis legends

Special: Wimbledon made them tennis legends

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

With the 2011 edition of the prestigious tournament getting underway, Senior Associate Editor Bikash Mohapatra takes a look at a few players whose lone claim to fame came at the grass courts of the All England Club.

EPL: What you must not miss this weekend

EPL: What you must not miss this weekend

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

The much-anticipated clash between Liverpool and ManchesterCity at Anfield on Saturday looks like a knockout to determine who can challenge Chelsea for the Premier League title.

Terry saves Chelsea with late equalizer against Everton

Terry saves Chelsea with late equalizer against Everton

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Chelsea captain John Terry went from zero to hero, first netting an own goal but eventually coming up with a 98th minute equaliser in an extraordinary 3-3 draw with Everton in the Premier League on Saturday. Manager Guus Hiddink's unbeaten record survived after an amazing match that saw his side fall two goals behind soon after halftime, fight back to 2-2 and then seemingly throw away the points with poor defending which saw Everton sub Ramiro Funes Mori score in the 90th minute.

Here is why Fabregas was 'pissed off' with Spain teammate Ramos

Here is why Fabregas was 'pissed off' with Spain teammate Ramos

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Cesc Fabregas was "pissed off" with Spain teammate Sergio Ramos for raising doubts about his commitment to the national team but said the pair had buried the hatchet.

Read the most heartfelt tribute to Phillip Hughes...

Read the most heartfelt tribute to Phillip Hughes...

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Late Australian batsman Phillip Hughes's closest friend has posted what might be the most touching tribute for the deceased cricketer.

Quiz Time: Who choreographed Satrangi Re from Dil Se?

Quiz Time: Who choreographed Satrangi Re from Dil Se?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Cruise ship disaster: 130 more Indians come home

Cruise ship disaster: 130 more Indians come home

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

The second batch of 130 Indians rescued from the Italian cruise ship 'Costa Concordia', which hit a rock and sank off the Tuscan coast in Italy last week, returned home on Friday.

Bundesliga: Bayern go top after Vidal and teenager Coman strike

Bundesliga: Bayern go top after Vidal and teenager Coman strike

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

In other matches, VfL Wolfsburg edged past Hertha Berlin 2-0; promoted Ingolstadt snatched a last-gasp 1-0 win at Werder Bremen

Cruise ship disaster: First batch of Indians return

Cruise ship disaster: First batch of Indians return

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

The first batch of Indians rescued from ill-fated cruise ship 'Costa Concordia', which had run aground off Italy's coast on Saturday, arrived in New Delhi on Thursday.